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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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